According to police, the victim was applying for a loan over the Internet and was contacted by the suspect or suspects. The victim was told he was approved for a $3,000 loan that required a $300 deposit. The victim was told to buy a $300 pre-paid visa card and send it to them, which he bought at Rite Aid and sent to the suspect or suspects.

The victim was again contacted by the suspect or suspects and asked for an additional $250 deposit, which again, the victim bought and sent to the suspects.

The victim never received the $3,000 that he was promised.

The incident is being investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police in Swiftwater.